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Boys lighting a fire: PD.71-2015

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Titles

Boys lighting a fire

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Clausen, George

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Description

Similar sketch on verso, in ink

Notes

History note: Hugh Clausen; given to Batchelor, 1964.

Legal notes

Sir Ivor and Lady Batchelor Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2015) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite, pen and ink

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: GC
  • Location: Sheet lower right
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.71-2015
Primary reference Number: 210188

Audit data

Created: Saturday 26 November 2016 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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